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Mathews, Edward – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

Edward Mathews – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

NAID: 39081973   NAID File Unit: 39081971     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19407202

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 3, 1865

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Martinsburg

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39081973

NAID File Unit: 39081971

Microform: M1821

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